Brown’s Mountain Summit Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZBrown's Mountain Summit Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~4.5 miles | Time: ~3 hours This hike climbs to the summit of Brown’s Mountain and returns via the west side and Upper Ranch Trail. Experienced hikers only. Elevation of
Ride from Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZRide from Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead - 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Intermediate Distance: ~12 miles Time: 3.5 hours This ride includes some moderate climbing and twisty downhills. We will make short stops to regroup if necessary. The is a intermediate skills and high cardio level ride. Please,
Yoga Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead 12601 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, AZYoga Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead - 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill Level: Moderate Distance: 2.2 miles Time: 2 hours This hike starts with a mindful yoga warm-up led by a certified yoga instructor then climbs to the Lost Dog Overlook for mindful standing poses and
Fraesfield North to Balanced Rock Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZFraesfield North to Balanced Rock Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead - 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~8 miles | Time: ~3.5 hours This hike has a moderate rocky uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain, but the remainder of the hike covers relatively flat
Conservancy Women Open House at Conservancy Office
Conservancy Office 15300 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZConservancy Women Open House at Conservancy Office Interested in supporting the Conservancy, connecting with friends young and old, and enjoying new experiences? Come learn about Conservancy Women! Conservancy Women is a membership group committed to raising funds for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy while also appealing to the interests of a wide variety of women from
Lecture – Indigenous Rock Imagery of the Sonoran Desert at Mustang Library
Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZLecture - Indigenous Rock Imagery of the Sonoran Desert at Mustang Library Location: Mustang Library - 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Presenter: Aaron Wright, Archeology Southwest Petroglyphs and pictographs are integral to the cultural traditions of Indigenous communities the world over, and especially so in the Sonoran Desert where they abound on the
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we
Missions, Massacres & Plagues Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead
Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale, AZMissions, Massacres & Plagues Educational Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles | Time: ~3 hours Join the expert archaeologist and historic preservationist and revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to Alamo (1540-1850). Pets
Feldspar and Mesquite Loop Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZFeldspar and Mesquite Loop Walk at Tom's Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom's Thumb Trailhead - 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1.2 miles Time: ~1.5 hours Join us for a leisurely walk in the areas below Tom’s Thumb. Slower pace and frequent stops with time to admire the great views and
Trailside Naturalist – A Desert Time Machine at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZTrailside Naturalist – A Desert Time Machine at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Time: ~2.5 hours Stop by anytime between 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. to learn about the common pack rat. Ever wondered who lives in those piles of debris with cholla balls on top? The
Ethnobotany Walk: Surviving and Thriving in the Sonoran Desert at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZEthnobotany Walk: Surviving and Thriving in the Sonoran Desert at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown's Ranch Trailhead - 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Distance: 0.5 mile Time: ~2 hours Discover how native Americans used plants to fulfill their basic needs. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead
Pima Dynamite Trailhead 28777 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZMountain Bike Skills Clinic at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead – 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Beginner Distance: ~3-5 miles | Time ~3 hours New to mountain biking? Looking to refresh your skills, improve your technique, enhance safety awareness and increase your overall enjoyment on the trails? Then come
Marcus Landslide Hike at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead
Tom’s Thumb Trailhead 23015 N. 128th Street, Scottsdale, AZMarcus Landslide Hike at Tom's Thumb Trailhead Visit the Marcus Landslide geological site, second largest landslide in Arizona. The elevation gain is 400 ft. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead - 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~2.5 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZWalk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Gateway Trailhead Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy
Desert Park to Gateway Loop Hike at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZDesert Park to Gateway Loop Hike at Gateway Trailhead This hike will travel through the Silverleaf community, the Windgate Pass Trail and then a short, steep climb to the Gateway Saddle with its great views. Elevation gain of 700 ft. For experienced hikers. Location: Gateway Trailhead - 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Ride Beginner + Skills Level at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZRide Beginner + Skills Level at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Join us for a fun, moderate cardio, single-track, beginner + new intermediate skill level ride with some climbing and winding downhills. We will make stops to regroup if necessary. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead - 30301 Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Beginner Distance: ~10
Boo-jada Adventure Walk at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZBoo-jada Adventure Walk at Gateway Trailhead When you think about Halloween, it's normal to think of the most well known symbols of Halloween – Spiders, Spider Webs and Bats as spooky and scary. But, if you look at their existence in the Sonoran Desert, you may discover that sometimes the things you fear the most
Bird Walk at Granite Mountain Trailhead
Granite Mountain Trailhead 31402 N. 136th Street, Scottsdale, AZBird Walk at Granite Mountain Trailhead Join us on this walk for a good chance to see some of our year-round bird residents such as: cactus wren, gila woodpecker, ladder-backed woodpecker, Harris’s hawk, verdin or Say’s phoebe – as well as some seasonal arrivals. Bring your binoculars. Location: Granite Mountain trailhead - 31402 N 136th
Desert Origins and Adaptations Educational Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead
Brown's Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Road, Scottsdale, AZDesert Origins and Adaptations Educational Hike at Brown's Ranch Trailhead Why is the Sonoran Desert here? Join us as we examine how climate and geomorphology interact to create a desert. The presenter will compare and contrast North American deserts, then focus on our Sonoran home and some adaptations necessary to survive this harsh environment. Location:
Arthropods Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead
Gateway Trailhead 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZArthropods Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Spiders, scorpions, bees, and wasps are just the beginning – there are more species of arthropods in the world than any other group of animals. Join us to discover the fascinating and diverse world of arthropods and their role in the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Location: Gateway Trailhead